Alumil India, the fully-owned Indian subsidiary of Alumil Group, has successfully delivered advanced fenestration solutions for NICMAR University in Pune, transforming a precast campus vision into a functional, durable and future facing learning environment. The project required approximately three hundred windows within a tight timeline which was successfully delivered by Alumil India. The project deployed Alumil’s top-hung window systems combined with sleek mullions and glazing. “NICMAR University presented an opportunity to demonstrate how fenestration can become an integral part of both a building’s architecture and its performance. The project required us to respond to large openings, intensive daily usage, acoustic and weather considerations, safety, and the specific challenges of...
Anshika Jain resigned as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of Golkonda Aluminium Extrusions Ltd. on October 24, 2026, citing personal reasons. The company informed the Bombay Stock Exchange about her resignation under Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015. To know the global production, demand and consumption forecasts of aluminium extrusions, explore our report " The World of Aluminium Extrusions to 2035 " In her letter, Jain said there were no other reasons for her resignation beyond the personal reasons mentioned. She also asked the Board to accept her resignation and complete the required formalities under the Companies Act, 2013. Managing Director Geeta Sethi signed the disclosure on behalf of the company’s Board. The...
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Alpro Extrusion Pvt. Ltd., a Kolkata-based aluminium extrusion company, has become an approved vendor of Indian railways. The announcement was made via their official LinkedIn post on 8 April 2025. This step strengthens Alpro’s support of India’s infrastructure and mobility growth. Image source: Company website Aluminium is central to Alpro’s operations, providing lightweight, durable and corrosion-resistant solutions for diverse industrial applications. The company delivers precision-engineered aluminium profiles that meet rigorous national standards. Alpro Extrusion currently has automatic hydraulic presses with a production capacity of 3,000 tonnes per annum. The company's net sales revenue is 0.33 per cent and EBITDA is -2.1 per cent. As an approved vendor, Alpro gains access to one...
In a retaliatory move that’s reigniting transatlantic trade tensions, the European Union has announced a fresh wave of tariffs on USD 2.3 billion worth of American goods, a countermeasure to what it calls 'illegal' duties imposed by the US on EU steel and aluminium. This move comes nearly six years after former President Donald Trump first ignited the trade spat by levying steep tariffs on imported steel (25 per cent) and aluminium (10 per cent) in 2018, citing national security concerns under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act. While the Biden administration has sought to soothe trade relations, the EU’s patience appears to have worn thin. "The US has had ample time to remove these measures, which we believe are unjustified and in violation of WTO rules," said Valdis Dombrovskis,...
Valimet, based in Stockton, California, USA, has announced a non-binding agreement with APWORKS to produce Scalmalloy powder domestically through atomisation. Scalmalloy, a high-strength aluminium alloy specifically developed for additive manufacturing, is particularly well suited for various aerospace and defence applications. Scalmalloy is said to be the only alloy suitable for additive manufacturing that can effectively replace high-strength 7000 series aluminium alloys traditionally produced from plate or forging. With its low density, Scalmalloy offers exceptional strength-to-weight performance, making it highly competitive with even the strongest conventional alternatives. “In 2024, we were awarded a Phase I SBIR grant by the Defense Logistics Agency to support the atomisation of...
On Monday in Luxembourg, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen formally put a “zero‑for‑zero” offer on the table. The EU would eliminate its tariffs on US cars and other industrial goods if Washington reciprocates by dropping its own levies to zero. The proposal comes just days after President Trump announced a 20 per cent tariff on virtually all remaining EU imports and a 25 per cent rate on steel, aluminium and autos, a move Brussels says threatens integrated supply chains on both sides of the Atlantic. However, US President Donald Trump has declined the offer and stood by his previous decision, stating to reporters at the White House, “The European Union has been very, very bad to us; they don’t take our cars, like Japan in that sense, they don’t take our agricultural...
Marumae Co., Ltd., a key producer of aluminium products like slabs, alloys, billets and high-purity aluminium ingots, has successfully acquired 100 per cent shares of Japan-based company KM Aluminium Co. Ltd. The acquisition agreement, initially signed on March 4, 2025, is coming into effect on April 8 with the commencement of share transfer process. Image source: Small Business Australia Marumae shall purchase a total of 13,062,703 shares with 130,627 of voting rights. Why did Marumae take over KM Aluminium? Marumae plans to secure a growth trajectory for its business in the semiconductor sector, and this acquisition will give it the perfect opportunity to tap into this field because KM Aluminium Co. deals in manufacturing and selling ultra-high purity aluminium products for aluminium...
Taber Extrusions, a cornerstone of Arkansas manufacturing landscape has announced the groundbreaking ceremony for its major facility expansion in Russellville. The upcoming aluminium extrusion facility will feature the largest direct extrusion press in North America. The expansion was first announced in July 2024 at the USA Partnership Pavilion during the Farnborough Air Show, with Governor Sanders, Taber executives, and state officials in attendance. The company has consistently expanded its Russellville operations—adding fabrication capabilities in 2014, cutting-edge friction stir welding technology in 2019, and a Haas VF-12 CNC machining line in 2021. As part of this project, the company is investing $70 million into its Russellville operations, a move expected to generate 70 new jobs....
Mössner has designed and commissioned an automated sawing system to produce contour-cut aluminium semi-finished products at Service Centres Aero Germany (SCA) in Remshalden, Germany. A trusted name in the aerospace sector, SCA has been serving as a recognised service provider since 1987. Image Source: Mössner website The system is designed to cut aluminium plates as close to the final contour as possible—commonly referred to as near-net-shape or cut-to-size cutting. With over 30 years of expertise in CNC-controlled contour saws, Mössner has developed a solution that significantly reduces the amount of material that needs to be removed during subsequent processing steps. This approach not only shortens processing time at milling or machining centres but also boosts material efficiency by...
China has imposed a whopping 34 per cent tariff on all imports but that was not all on Friday’s announcement. The country decided to curtail rare earth exports to the US. Now, out of anything and everything, one must be curious about why rare earth took centre stage. The recent actions, perceived by many as retaliatory measures in the escalating trade tensions with the United States, also hint at deeper motivations: a concerted effort by China to reassert its dominance over the global rare earth supply chain, as some reports by Chinese agencies reveal otherwise. Image for referential purposes only China’s historical dominance in rare earths For decades, China has been the linchpin of the global rare earth industry, supplying approximately two-thirds of the world’s REEs. These elements are...
Voting is in the pipeline to decide the fate of US imports into the US. In an effort to determine whether the countermeasures to the United States steel and aluminium tariffs are going to turn into reality, each EU member is set to vote on April 09, announced a senior EU official. This image is created with the assistance of AI tool for referential purposes only The Commission’s proposal of counter-tariffing big tech companies such as Elon Musk’s social network X and search engine giant Google, as well as major financial institutions like J.P. Morgan and Bank of America, will only be approved as long as it is not opposed by a qualified majority of 15 member states encompassing 65 per cent of EU population. Ahead of the voting and shortly after the ‘liberation day’ tariff was announced,...
Premier Energies Limited has established a wholly owned subsidiary, Premier-Green Aluminium Private Limited (PGAPL), according to a regulatory filing dated April 3, 2025. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs issued its certificate of incorporation on the same day. PGAPL has been launched with an authorised share capital of INR 10 lakh and will specialise in the manufacturing, processing, and extrusion of aluminium and its alloys. This strategic initiative is designed to support Premier Energies’ internal consumption needs while enhancing its broader business operations. The new aluminium manufacturing unit is expected to complement the company’s existing presence in the renewable energy sector. Premier Energies will retain full ownership of the new entity, with its operations solely based in...
The trade battleground is heating up as US President Donald Trump announces reciprocal as well as a bout of tariff on ‘Liberation Day,’ and India has found herself at the centre of a high-stakes of the sparking trade war. The United States slapped with a 26 per cent tariff on Indian goods, and it seems the brunt is going to be strongest for gems and jewellery along with electronics product export. Is India’s aluminium industry bracing for impact, too? It shouldn’t, at least not yet, as the auto and auto parts have been exempted from the latest tariff announcements apart from the original 25 per cent slab. Alongside, amid the chaos, does India have an overall upper hand? Let’s find out. The US has been steadily tightening its tariff grip, as certain Indian goods already face a 25 per cent...
A devastating explosion in a firecracker storage godown on Dhunva Road in Deesa, Banaskantha district, Gujarat, claimed 21 lives and left six others injured on Tuesday morning. A forensic investigation has confirmed that aluminium powder, a key ingredient in firecrackers, was responsible for the massive explosion and subsequent blaze. Image Source: ANI The blast, caused by a boiler explosion, triggered a fire that led to the roof's collapse, trapping workers inside. Authorities later revealed that the factory's application for licence renewal had been rejected in December after a police inspection found a complete lack of safety measures. In addition to aluminium powder, a team from the forensic science laboratory (FSL) also discovered yellow dextrin powder at the warehouse where the...
A grand success witness, Sandhar Ascast, a subsidiary of Sandhar Technologies, a leading automotive parts manufacturer, after the acquisition of Sundaram-Clayton’s Hosur aluminium die-casting business. In the present market condition, the acquiring company witnessed an increase of 2.82 per cent, amounting to INR 397 or USD 4.63 (as of April 2, 2025, 15:43 IST) in their shares. Image source: Freepik Sandhar Ascat, with the procedure laid down by a Business Transfer Agreement , acquired Sundaram-Clayton’s Hosur aluminium-die casting unit at an all-cash deal, which was valued at INR 163 crore (USD 19.03 million) with the vision to streamline their core business areas, shareholder value and the overall operations. The parent company, with the acquisition of the aluminium die casting business...
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), India’s National Standards Body, has reportedly mandated certain products, mostly belonging to the aluminium industry, to adopt BIS standards and obtain licenses to sell products in the domestic market. BIS plays a crucial role in product certification schemes, offering third-party assurance of quality, safety, and reliability to consumers. Although the BIS certification scheme is typically voluntary, the Central Government has made it mandatory for certain products to obtain licenses in the interest of consumer protection, environmental safety, fair trade practices, and national security. This mandate comes after two consecutive raids by BIS at aluminium casting factory , Ibex Engineering Pvt. Ltd. in Karnataka, and at aluminium alloy ingot...
For the second time in just a year, West Virginia faces the brunt of business closures and job cuts. Following the shutdown announcement of Novelis’ Buckhannon plant in March 2024, the aluminium giant is now closing its Fairmont manufacturing facility. After days of speculation, workers were informed on April 1, 2025, that the plant was shutting down permanently. Simultaneously, Novelis is also set to close its facility at 1801 Reymet Road in Chesterfield next month. A company spokesperson stated that the move is part of a broader restructuring strategy, with the Chesterfield shutdown costing over 70 jobs. According to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filed in West Virginia, the Fairmont plant will close on June 30, 2025. “This closure is permanent and will affect...
Equispheres, a leader in optimised aluminium powders for Additive Manufacturing (AM), has partnered with mobile AM pioneer Fieldmade to introduce NOMAD®03—a breakthrough mobile aluminium 3D printing micro-factory. This innovation extends laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) beyond conventional manufacturing settings, enabling on-demand aluminium part production in remote and field locations where safety and performance are critical. Image Source: Fieldmade Fieldmade’s NOMAD®03 micro-factory—a mobile, deployable AM system—now enables aluminium part production using Equispheres’ NExP-1 non-explosive aluminium powder, broadening the scope of metals processed in the field. With tunable parameters for diverse applications, NExP-1 supports rapid build speeds, exceptional part quality, and consistent...
As the countdown begins for Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs on April 2, several of the United States' major trade partners are preparing countermeasures. The European Union, which shares a long-standing trade relationship with the US, is also working on its strategy to respond to fresh tariffs. Image source: Shutterstock Brussels, the EU's administrative centre, known for its tit-for-tat tactics in response to US tariffs, ensuring that their retaliatory actions match, but never exceed, the US administration's moves, is again gearing up for a similar strategy. In 2018, the target of the countermeasure was the iconic American brand Harley-Davidson, which saw a 25 per cent additional tariff on imports, while this year, the sights are set on big tech companies such as Elon Musk's social...
In a calculated move to tackle the overstuffing of the ‘material in question’ in its domestic aluminium industry, the Indian government imposed a provisional anti-dumping duty on aluminium foil imports from China. Effective from March 17, 2025, this measure levies duties ranging between USD 619 and USD 873 per tonne on aluminium foil up to 80 microns in thickness, with the exception of foil below 5.5 microns intended for non-capacitor applications. This action follows the Directorate General of Trade Remedies’ (DGTR) preliminary findings, which concluded that the influx of low-priced Chinese aluminium foil has inflicted material injury on India’s domestic producers. The DGTR’s investigation revealed that Chinese imports had seized nearly 30 per cent of the Indian market despite the...
